Summary
Page Title: The ECB Blog
Source URL: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/blog/html/index.en.html
AI Model: OpenAI - gpt-4o
Translation Method: Accurate (generated for every language)
Total Images Analyzed: 19
Total Processing Time: 352.96 seconds
Generated: 2025-12-12 14:53:37 CET
Detailed Analysis
1. ECB press conference place holder new_2560x1440.jpg
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- Two white podiums with EU flags in the ECB press conference setup.
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- Setup for ECB press conference with podiums and EU flags.
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- Setup for ECB press conference with podiums and EU flags in the background.
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- EN:
- The image shows the setup for an ECB press conference. It provides visual context about the environment where policy discussions occur, which enhances understanding of the formal setting. Users would miss the visual setup without the image.
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- The image shows the setup for an ECB press conference, including podiums and EU flags, providing context about the event environment. Users might miss understanding the setup without it.
- LV:
- The image shows the setup for an ECB press conference, including podiums and EU flags, which provides context and visual information regarding the event environment. This helps users understand the setting of the ECB's monetary policy discussions.
Context:
Part 1: Monetary policy & markets Our monetary policy strategy, the tools we use and the impact they have Overview of monetary policy and markets Quick links What is monetary policy? Strategy review Asset purchase programmes Latest monetary policy press conference 30 October 2025.
2. ECB_Eurosystem_OneLineLogo_Mobile_EN.svg
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- European Central Bank logo.
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- European Central Bank logo.
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- European Central Bank logo.
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European Central Bank - eurosystem
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- EN:
- The image is a logo of the European Central Bank which serves an informative purpose by identifying the organization. Logos are considered informative because they provide branding and organizational identification which is not described in surrounding text.
- IT:
- The image is a logo of the European Central Bank, which serves as brand identification. Logos are considered informative because they identify the organization.
- LV:
- This image is the logo of the European Central Bank. Logos are informative as they help identify the organization and provide brand recognition. The logo contains the text 'EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK' and 'EUROSYSTEM', which identifies it as the organization's logo.
Context:
Part 1: European Central Bank - eurosystem.
Part 2: EN Български Čeština Dansk Deutsch Eλληνικά English Español Eesti keel Suomi Français Gaeilge Hrvatski Magyar Italiano Lietuvių Latviešu Malti Nederlands Polski Português Română Slovenčina Slovenščina Svenska Menu Monetary policy & markets Monetary policy & markets Our monetary policy strategy, the tools we use and the impact they have Overview of monetary policy and markets Quick links What is monetary policy? Strategy review Asset purchase p...
3. ECB_Website_StatisticsMegaMenu_95044094-01.png
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- Illustration of data analysis with people and computer displaying charts.
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- Illustration of data analysis with a person using a magnifying glass on a monitor.
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- Illustration of people analyzing data on a computer screen.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- The image shows a conceptual illustration related to data analysis and research, which complements the webpage's theme about accessing statistics and research data. Screen reader users would miss out on this visual representation of the content.
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- The image shows a person sitting on a monitor and another holding a magnifying glass, which metaphorically conveys the idea of exploring and dissecting data. This is relevant to the ECB's focus on access to statistical information. The image enhances understanding of the content by visually representing analysis and research, which are core themes in the ECB's section on statistics.
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- The image shows a conceptual illustration related to data and research, featuring a computer screen with figures analyzing documents. It provides visual context about data analysis and access, complementing the text about ECB statistics.
Context:
Part 1: Statistics Access to all ECB statistics and background information Overview of ECB statistics Quick links Main figures ECB Data Portal Statistical releases PRESS RELEASE - ECB launches pilot project for research access to confidential statistical data 13 March 2025.
4. blog_logo.png
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- ECB Blog logo.
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- The ECB Blog logo.
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- ECB blog logo.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- The image is a logo representing the ECB Blog, which helps identify the specific blog and its affiliation with the European Central Bank. Users may miss contextual identification of the content source without it.
- IT:
- The image is a logo representing 'The ECB Blog', related to the content of the page. It identifies the organization and serves as a visual identifier. Logos are considered informative as they provide branding information.
- LV:
- The image is likely a logo representing the ECB blog. It is informative as it helps to brand and identify the ECB's digital presence.
Context:
Part 1: The ECB Blog.
Part 2: 9 December 2025.
Part 3: A digital euro for the digital age.
5. cover.png
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- The image functions purely as a decorative cover for the section about the euro. It contains abstract patterns and the European Central Bank logo but adds no information that is not already provided by the surrounding text. Users would not miss any understanding or context if they did not see it.
- IT:
- The image shows a design with abstract patterns and the European Central Bank logo. It serves as a decorative cover/background for the section without adding specific informative value. The surrounding text already explains the context of the euro and the European Central Bank, making the image purely aesthetic.
- LV:
- The image serves as a graphical cover element with the European Central Bank logo and some design patterns. It is intended for aesthetic purposes and does not contribute additional information beyond what the section already conveys through text.
Context:
Part 1: The euro All you need to know about our common currency Overview of the euro Quick links Cash professionals Banknote and coins statistics Euro exchange rates Study on the payment attitudes of consumers in the euro area (SPACE) – 2024 19 December 2024.
6. ecb.blog20251017~5308185e86.jpg
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- Person analyzing financial graphs on multiple monitors.
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- Person typing at a desk with screens showing financial graphs and data.
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- Person analyzing financial charts on multiple computer screens.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- The image shows multiple computer screens displaying financial graphs and a person working on them. This provides a visual representation of financial analysis activities, relevant to understanding how market reactions are analyzed.
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- The image shows a person working at a computer with multiple screens displaying financial data and graphs. This visual context supports the blog's topic on banks' share buybacks and their impact on markets, making it informative to the content.
- LV:
- The image shows multiple computer screens displaying financial charts, which are relevant to the blog post discussing market reactions to banks' share buybacks. It provides visual context on financial monitoring and analysis, which is not fully described by the text. Users would miss understanding the environment of market analysis without it.
Context:
Part 1: 17 October 2025.
Part 2: How Do Markets React to Banks’ Share Buybacks?.
Part 3: 17 October 2025 How Do Markets React to Banks’ Share Buybacks? Banks have bought back over €60 billion of their own shares since 2020, which is a sign of the industry’s confidence. However, share buybacks can also reduce the capital banks have available for potential crises. This blog post examines how euro area banks’ share prices reacted to these buybacks. English.
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- Diagram of Watt's Double-Acting Steam Engine.
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- Technical drawing of Watt's Double-Acting Steam Engine.
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- Diagram of Watt's Double-Acting Steam Engine with labeled parts.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- The image shows a diagram of Watt's Double-Acting Steam Engine, providing historical context on industrial growth. Users would miss an understanding of technological advancements related to economic growth without this visual information.
- IT:
- The image shows a technical drawing of Watt's Double-Acting Steam Engine, which provides historical context about industrial advancements and their impact on economic growth. A screen reader user would miss this key visual linkage to economic history, crucial in understanding the blog post's theme.
- LV:
- The image shows a diagram of Watt's Double-Acting Steam Engine, which is relevant to a discussion on economic growth. This visual illustrates the technological innovations that sparked the Industrial Revolution, aligning with the theme of sustained growth.
Context:
Part 1: 20 October 2025.
Part 2: Understanding sustained growth: the 2025 Nobel Prize and why it matters for Europe.
Part 3: 20 October 2025 Understanding sustained growth: the 2025 Nobel Prize and why it matters for Europe The economist Robert Lucas famously wrote that “Once one starts to think about economic growth, it is hard to think about anything else.” The Nobel committee seems to agree. For the second year in a row, it has chosen to honour work on economic growth. This ECB Blog post lo...
8. ecb.blog20251104~cf577c8f68.jpg
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- Illustration of a man pondering costs with euro flag and people dining and shopping.
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- Illustration of a man pondering with a bag of groceries and people interacting in a euro-adopting community.
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- Illustration of people interacting with the euro in daily life, including shopping and working scenes.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- The image illustrates the public's potential transition and mixed feelings about adopting the euro, an important context for understanding the article's discussion about changing perceptions of the euro after adoption. This visual helps convey information not explicitly detailed in the text, providing visual representation of the people and economic activities affected by currency changes.
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- The image is informative as it visually conveys themes related to economic considerations and society's daily life with the euro, supporting the text about changing perceptions of the euro.
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- The image is informative as it visually represents the theme of economic change and societal adjustment with the euro adoption in Bulgaria. The illustration supports the text's discussion about public sentiment, showing people engaging with the euro in various settings; this complements the article’s topic of how support increases after adoption.
Context:
Part 1: 4 November 2025.
Part 2: Love at second sight: support for the euro before and after adoption.
Part 3: 4 November 2025 Love at second sight: support for the euro before and after adoption Many Bulgarians are still hesitant about giving up the Lev on 1 January. Mixed feelings are not uncommon in countries adopting the euro. However, survey data show that support significantly increases once people start using the euro in their daily lives. English OTHER LANGUAGES (1) + Select your langu...
9. ecb.blog20251107~54c4d00c0a.jpg
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- Illustrated people working on large 'AAA' letters, symbolizing credit ratings.
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- People examining and maintaining large 'AAA' letters, symbolizing credit ratings.
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- Illustration of people examining and maintaining large 'AAA' letters, symbolizing credit ratings.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- The image depicts people interacting with large 'AAA' letters, symbolizing credit ratings. It visually represents the topic of credit ratings in relation to the ECB's approach to climate risks. This provides context to the written content on credit ratings and climate impact.
- IT:
- The image visually represents the concept of credit ratings through the depiction of large 'AAA' letters being examined and worked on by people. This relates to the article’s discussion about how the ECB strives to integrate climate risks into its collateral framework. Users would miss the metaphorical representation of scrutinizing and managing credit ratings if they can't see the image.
- LV:
- This image is informative because it illustrates people interacting with large letters 'AAA', which likely represents credit ratings. This visual aids in understanding the concept of how credit ratings are examined or maintained, aligning with the blog's discussion on credit risk influenced by climate risks.
Context:
Part 1: 7 November 2025.
Part 2: Credit Ratings: How the ECB strives to properly account for climate risks.
Part 3: 7 November 2025 Credit Ratings: How the ECB strives to properly account for climate risks Climate risks affect credit ratings. And these, in turn, influence how banks can use securities as collateral to borrow money. This post takes a closer look at how the Eurosystem integrates climate change risks into its own collateral framework, through the credit risk channel. English.
10. ecb.blog20251110~a5a197add8.jpg
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- Illustration of people stacking sandbags around a bank building as rain falls.
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- People with bags approach a bank under rain, symbolizing climate and financial connections.
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- Illustration of people managing trash bags near a bank building under rainy conditions.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- The image depicts people stacking sandbags around a bank building. It symbolizes climate-related preparations that are relevant to the topic of climate performance affecting bank credit. Users would miss the metaphorical representation of climate impact on financial security without this image.
- IT:
- The image is an illustration that provides a visual metaphor for the blog content, which discusses the impact of climate performance on bank lending policies. It helps convey the connection between environmental actions and financial institutions.
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- The image depicts people managing bags in a setting with a symbolic representation of a bank. It visually relates to the topic of climate performance and bank lending, providing a metaphor for banks managing environmental responsibilities.
Context:
Part 1: 10 November 2025.
Part 2: Climate performance matters for bank credit in the euro area.
Part 3: 10 November 2025 Climate performance matters for bank credit in the euro area Banks consider the climate performance of firms and buildings in their lending policies. The euro area bank lending survey shows that lower climate risks tend to improve credit conditions. Meanwhile, green investments increase loan demand from firms and households. English.
11. ecb.blog20251119~5eea89a6d9.jpg
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- Middle-aged man in a pinstripe suit and red tie against a dark background.
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- Uomo in abito formale legato al rapporto di stress test dell'ECB.
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- A man in a suit posing against a neutral background.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- The image shows a person who might be relevant in the context of the ECB stress testing post. The visual representation provides additional context to the discussion about stress tests, potentially indicating a speaker or expert involved.
- IT:
- The image shows a person who is likely related to the ECB or the stress testing report. It provides a human element to the article, helping users associate a face with the content. Users would miss this context if the image was not described.
- LV:
- The image shows a person who may be relevant to the article's content on ECB stress testing. It provides visual context and identification of key individuals involved.
Context:
Part 1: 19 November 2025.
Part 2: Stress testing at the ECB: mastering risk analyses and impact assessments with top-down models.
Part 3: 19 November 2025 Stress testing at the ECB: mastering risk analyses and impact assessments with top-down models Our 2025 macroprudential stress test report shows that banks are resilient. But when we look at risks not included in the EU-wide stress test, we see some pockets of vulnerability. These findings support a cautious approach to capital buffers. Engl...
12. ecb.blog20251120~e0ecdcf648.jpg
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- Three people push a sphere with symbols of wind turbines and tech uphill, representing investment progress.
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- People pushing a sphere with energy, transport, and tech icons uphill, symbolizing EU investment challenges.
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- People pushing a large sphere with symbols of innovation uphill, metaphor for collaboration in investment.
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- This illustration metaphorically represents the concept of individuals collectively pushing forward EU-focused technologies and industries, signifying progress and investment. The context supports an understanding of the collaboration between private and public sectors.
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- The image metaphorically depicts people pushing a large ball uphill, representing the challenge of boosting productivity and investment. It visually supports the blog's theme on EU investment and its catalytic role in private financing.
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- The illustration metaphorically represents the concept of combining efforts and innovation in investment, which ties into the post's topic on EU investment programmes. It's informative as it visually contextualizes the cooperation behind these initiatives.
Context:
Part 1: 20 November 2025.
Part 2: Unlocking private investment and boosting productivity with EU programmes.
Part 3: 20 November 2025 Unlocking private investment and boosting productivity with EU programmes To bridge Europe’s investment gap, we need both public and private funding. Well-designed EU investment programmes can act as a major catalyst for private capital. As this blog post shows, every euro invested by the EU is matched by private finance, thereby doubling its impact. English.
13. ecb.blog20251128~fb427b2a3c.jpg
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- Illustration of two people analyzing a globe with a magnifying glass, showing data patterns.
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- Illustration of two people examining a globe with a magnifying glass and graph line.
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- Illustration of people analyzing global geopolitical risk with a magnifying glass.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- The illustration shows a globe with a magnifying glass and people examining seismic activity or data patterns. This visual supports the blog's theme of analyzing geopolitical risks and their impacts, providing context that would be missing without the image.
- IT:
- The image symbolizes the analysis of geopolitical risks, showing people examining a globe with a magnifying glass and a graph. It visually supports the blog's theme about understanding geopolitical impacts.
- LV:
- The image illustrates the concept of analyzing geopolitical risk, relevant to the blog's topic.
Context:
Part 1: 28 November 2025.
Part 2: From headlines to hard data: mapping the uneven impact of geopolitical risk in Europe.
Part 3: 28 November 2025 From headlines to hard data: mapping the uneven impact of geopolitical risk in Europe Geopolitical tensions such as the war in Ukraine have shaken Europe’s economies. Understanding the economic impact of such shocks is crucial for monetary policy. This ECB Blog post presents a news-based indicator that tracks country-level geopolitical risk. English.
14. ecb.blog20251209~9ba130ff20.jpg
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- Two men in suits, likely key figures related to the digital euro discussion.
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- Two men in business suits, part of the ECB digital euro initiative.
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- Two men in suits and ties, both wearing glasses, standing against a gray background.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- The image shows two individuals likely related to the context of the digital euro, providing visual context to the article. Without this image, users might miss understanding the key figures involved in the discussion or decision-making process related to the digital euro.
- IT:
- This image shows two individuals in professional attire, likely involved in the ECB's digital euro initiative. Users might miss important context about the individuals related to the content.
- LV:
- The image shows two individuals in professional attire. Given the context about the 'digital euro for the digital age,' these individuals are likely significant to the topic, possibly key figures related to the subject matter. Users might miss important context about the people involved if this image were not described.
Context:
Part 1: 9 December 2025.
Part 2: A digital euro for the digital age.
Part 3: 9 December 2025 A digital euro for the digital age The ECB plans to prepare for the potential issuance of the digital euro by 2029, assuming the European co-legislators adopt the necessary regulation by 2026. Preparatory steps, including pilot exercises and initial transactions, could begin as early as mid-2027. Read more.
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- Crane lifting a shipping container among stacks of containers at a port.
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- Colorful shipping containers being loaded at a port.
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- Shipping containers being loaded at a port by a crane.
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- The image shows various shipping containers being loaded/unloaded. This visual is related to the context of payments and financial market infrastructures, as it can symbolize trade, commerce, and economic activity, which are relevant to financial stability.
- IT:
- The image shows a busy cargo handling scene at a port with shipping containers being loaded. It provides context related to international trade and logistics which ties into discussions on financial stability and market infrastructures.
- LV:
- The image shows a shipping container port which is directly relevant to financial stability and market infrastructures. This context aids understanding of global trade impacts discussed in financial reviews.
Context:
Part 1: Payments & financial stability Insights into our work on financial stability and payments and market infrastructures Overview of payments and financial stability Quick links Digital euro Payments news & events Market contact groups TARGET professional use documents and links Latest Financial Stability Review 21 May 2025.
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- Person interacts with ECB Blog on tablet, with laptop showing the same.
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- Person viewing ECB Blog on a tablet and laptop.
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- Person with tablet and laptop showing 'The ECB Blog' screens.
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Reasoning:
- EN:
- The image showcases someone interacting with the ECB Blog on a tablet, while also displaying the blog on a laptop. This visual emphasizes the digital accessibility of the blog and aligns with the theme of 'A digital euro for the digital age.' It helps users understand the context of digital accessibility and readership across devices.
- IT:
- The image shows a person interacting with ECB content on a digital device, which relates to the blog's theme of digital progress. Screen reader users would benefit from understanding the context and engagement depicted.
- LV:
- This image shows a person interacting with digital devices displaying the ECB Blog logo on their screens. It provides visual context relevant to the digital focus of the blog post.
Context:
Part 1: The ECB Blog.
Part 2: 9 December 2025.
Part 3: A digital euro for the digital age.
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- European Central Bank logo.
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- European Central Bank logo.
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- European Central Bank logo.
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European Central Bank - eurosystem
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Reasoning:
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- The logo identifies the organization, which is essential for brand recognition and contextual understanding on the ECB's website. It provides visual identification of the European Central Bank.
- IT:
- The image displays the logo of the European Central Bank. Logos are considered informative when they identify organizations. This logo helps in branding and immediate identification of the organization, which is essential for users to understand the source of the website.
- LV:
- The image is the logo of the European Central Bank. As it identifies the organization, it is informative. The text 'European Central Bank | Eurosystem' provides identification and context relevant to the webpage content. Users might miss understanding the organizational context without this logo.
Context:
Part 1: European Central Bank - eurosystem.
Part 2: EN Български Čeština Dansk Deutsch Eλληνικά English Español Eesti keel Suomi Français Gaeilge Hrvatski Magyar Italiano Lietuvių Latviešu Malti Nederlands Polski Português Română Slovenčina Slovenščina Svenska Menu Monetary policy & markets Monetary policy & markets Our monetary policy strategy, the tools we use and the impact they have Overview of monetary policy and markets Quick links What is monetary policy? Strategy review Asset purchase p...
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- European Central Bank logo.
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- European Central Bank logo.
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- Organization logo.
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our logo, a yellow Euro sign surrounded by yellow stars centered in a dark blue circle resting on a dark blue base
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Reasoning:
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- The image is the logo of an organization, which is informative as it identifies the European Central Bank. The logo plays a key role in brand identification.
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- The image shows the logo, which identifies the organization. It is not purely decorative as it provides brand identification.
- LV:
- The image is a logo that identifies the organization using a distinctive symbol. Logos are considered informative because they serve the function of branding and identification, which is necessary information for users.
Context:
Part 1: our logo, a yellow Euro sign surrounded by yellow stars centered in a dark blue circle resting on a dark blue base.
Part 2: EN Български Čeština Dansk Deutsch Eλληνικά English Español Eesti keel Suomi Français Gaeilge Hrvatski Magyar Italiano Lietuvių Latviešu Malti Nederlands Polski Português Română Slovenčina Slovenščina Svenska Menu Monetary policy & markets Monetary policy & markets Our monetary policy strategy, the tools we use and the impact they have Overview of monetary policy a...
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- Person working on a laptop displaying text documents in an office setting.
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- Person using a laptop with documents open on the screen.
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- Person using a laptop with open documents, symbolizing research work.
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Reasoning:
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- The image shows a person working on a laptop with documents displayed, providing a visual context of research work. Screen reader users would miss the understanding of the research environment without this visual. It relates to the surrounding content by depicting the typical setup for conducting in-depth studies, which is essential to the website's topic.
- IT:
- The image displays a person working on a laptop with documents open, which is relevant to the context of research and expert analyses. Removing it would reduce the visual understanding of research activities.
- LV:
- The image shows a person using a laptop, which relates to the context of research and analysis. It provides visual context about conducting research, which is not fully described in the surrounding text.
Context:
Part 1: Research In-depth studies and expert analyses covering diverse topics and fields Overview of ECB research Quick links Conferences & seminars Opportunities for researchers Research Bulletin.
